Whole Foods Opens at Renovated Pablo Plaza in Jacksonville Beach, FL

Jacksonville’s second Whole Foods location recently opened its doors at Regency’s Pablo Plaza in Jacksonville Beach, FL. Headquartered in Austin, TX, the popular grocer is the world’s leader in natural and organic foods, with more than 500 store locations in North America and the UK.

Aerial view of the Whole Foods Market parking lot and neighboring buildings

This highly anticipated, socially distanced grand opening followed recent redevelopment work that resulted in Pablo Plaza’s new coastal, modern aesthetic. A few additional high-impact changes included a full façade renovation to overhaul the look of the project, a brand-new landscape package, and a parking lot redesign, which created 75 new parking spaces.

Marshalls and PetSmart building exteriors before renovationPablo Plaza (Before)

Patrick McKinley HeadshotWe couldn’t be more excited to welcome Whole Foods to Pablo Plaza,” said Patrick McKinley, Vice President, Market Officer. “The turnout so far has exceeded Whole Foods' expectations, and the feedback from the Jacksonville community has been nothing but positive. Whole Foods makes the perfect addition to, and elevates the profile of the shopping center.

Marshalls and PetSmart building exteriors after renovationPablo Plaza (After)

Situated just off Third Street and in the heart of the Jacksonville beach trade area, Pablo Plaza comprises 156,755 SF and is anchored by key retailers including Marshalls, PetSmart, Office Depot and Homegoods, etc.

Learn more about the shopping center here.